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2020 TRD Pro Updates - Army Green & Push Button Start
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Not in LA! I wish - I must have messaged at least 15 different dealers in CA and ALL wanted either 3-5k over MSRP OR for the ones who would sell for MSRP, they already had 2 or 3 deposits for their allocations. So I expanded my search and found a dealer near Salt Lake City who would sell for MSRP, which is what I am paying. No one put a deposit on it at the time so I scooped it up with a deposit. That was only 3 weeks ago too so I was lucky.
So will do a short flight over, pick it up, and drive back with the wife and also visit Bryce Canyon/Zion National Park, which was on our list to do this year anyways so it all worked out.
Looks like my Army Green just pulled in to the dealership. Won't be able to pick it up for a week, will be the longest week of my life! Here are some pics my dealer contact sent me.
looks naked without running boards
mudmancrash
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Cement for Army Green?
Go easy on me for this one... but interested in some genuine t4r feedback.
I have very sweet Cement Pro, nearly stock except for the sliders and rack. I love the ride, and the suspension has been great on and off-road.
My wife’s white SR5 is over 4” taller with 285’s and the Icon suspension. When we add the C4 rear bumper next month it will settle down the rear overland Springs and balance out the winch and C4 Lo-Pro up front. I have to admit, even though a bit harsher in the backseat, the SR5 is still a better drive than the Pro. I really like the ride height around town and the extra clearance off road is huge. (BTW - super happy with the C4 Lo-Pro and can’t wait for the rear.)
I put a deposit down on a 2020 Army Green to hedge my bets, knowing the Fox suspension is great and that I will appreciate the CarPlay given that Entune sucks. But I am not sure that I’ll actually go through with it.
So... what would “you” do... lift the Cement, or splurge for the better-equipped Army Green? And will I still want to drive my wife’s SR5 as much?
Thanks in advance...
Go easy on me for this one... but interested in some genuine t4r feedback.
I have very sweet Cement Pro, nearly stock except for the sliders and rack. I love the ride, and the suspension has been great on and off-road.
My wife’s white SR5 is over 4” taller with 285’s and the Icon suspension. When we add the C4 rear bumper next month it will settle down the rear overland Springs and balance out the winch and C4 Lo-Pro up front. I have to admit, even though a bit harsher in the backseat, the SR5 is still a better drive than the Pro. I really like the ride height around town and the extra clearance off road is huge. (BTW - super happy with the C4 Lo-Pro and can’t wait for the rear.)
I put a deposit down on a 2020 Army Green to hedge my bets, knowing the Fox suspension is great and that I will appreciate the CarPlay given that Entune sucks. But I am not sure that I’ll actually go through with it.
So... what would “you” do... lift the Cement, or splurge for the better-equipped Army Green? And will I still want to drive my wife’s SR5 as much?
Thanks in advance...
DMC12Runner
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I put a deposit down in April. Just got word October 9, 2019 is delivery day, so you got luck to put a deposit down weeks ago and get one that quick.
Gecko
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And I will never understand putting running boards on an offroad vehicle.
Running boards don't belong on a TRD Pro, for sure.
I live in San Diego and have a stupid question. Are all 4runners sold in all states 50 state certified to meet California standards?
I never thought of buying one in Utah, Arizona, etc.
Thanks
Also, for interested parties - I had a parts guy who called the factory and asked about the new skid plates. There IS a TRD KDSS compatible skid plate available from the factory now for 2020, confirmed! The part number has not been released yet, and might be a minute while they fulfill orders. BUT IT EXISTS! If anyone gets further updates, please let us know!
Not a stupid question at all as this was my worry too. But yes I believe all 4runners sold in the USA are equipped for 50 state emissions. Even on the window sticker for mine it has a line item stating 50 state emissions.
DMC12Runner
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Cement is a very desirable Pro color, but Army Green will be too. Just an example from my garage: My thought process on why I've kept our 2011 Grand Cherokee this long. It is paid for and still looks new (91K). They haven't done a major redesign of it since 2011. Yes, it's been refreshed with an 8 speed trans (mine has the 5 speed), new instrument cluster, and tweaked front and rear, but it is essentially the same vehicle to include the powertrain (ours in a 5.7L Hemi) as our 2011. I will wait until a complete redesign to replace it, which the renderings and rumors look promising for the next Grand Cherokee or maybe go for the Wagoneer. The problem for you is that no one knows much about the 6th Generation 4Runner, and you have to hedge your bets whether you will like it better than the 5th generation you have now. To me, I'd keep the Cement and wait for the 6th Generation. If you hate it, keep the Cement, if you love it, buy a 6th Generation. I've done the whole switching out new cars. Started with 2010 orange Challenger R/T Classic, went to 2010 yellow SRT-8, and ended with the goldilocks for me, a 2013 purple R/T Classic. In the end, should have kept the first one, saved a lot of money, and had the same damn car essentially. Just my .02.
To me cement is one of the best Pro colors and should have an easy time selling. While you will get good value, you will be out of pocket to upgrade to a 2020. Maybe a good exercise to see what the used Cement Pros are going for then see how much it would be to get into a 2020 and then compare that amount to what it would cost to upgrade your suspension and stereo.
Either way you end up with an awesome Pro.
TexasEagle
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TrueCar
Ok, figured out how to search for the 2020 on TrueCar, if you have that site available to you. When you search for the 4Runner, it only shows the 2019. Click on that, configure it as you like, and then when you have the overview it has a "View 2020" button. Click that and you're off to the races.
Ok, figured out how to search for the 2020 on TrueCar, if you have that site available to you. When you search for the 4Runner, it only shows the 2019. Click on that, configure it as you like, and then when you have the overview it has a "View 2020" button. Click that and you're off to the races.
Dmsea1
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Great catch, thanks for that info. Will give it a shot now.
I can't answer how the suspension difference will be, but I imagine putting your own suspension on would be a less-expensive venture, even if you went with Kings, which I've never seen anyone complain about.
The question would then be how much value do the new bells and whistles hold for you?
I personally am envious as **** over the keyless entry, push button start, android auto, and adaptive cruise control. But I know if I trade my 2019 TRDOR Premium on a 2020, I'm just going to want to trade in the 2020 on the 6th generation 4Runner whenever that gets released. So I'm going to try to see if I can make myself hold off until then knowing that those same features plus more (hopefully OEM LED headlights for christ sake) will be added in the future.
But who knows, maybe I'll swing by the dealership in a few months when they start filling up the lots and see what they'd give me in trade on my current 4Runner and swap just for shits and giggles.
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zw470
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I'm saying this as someone who can't afford a Pro... Army Green is a really cool color but Cement definitely cooler.
Let's hope 5th Gen is not the last BOF truck.
Looks as though Canadian TD Pros do get the TRD exhaust! Im pumped. Picture taken from the Vancouver BC Port.
Waverunner 4Runner on Instagram: “#TRD Exhaust installed on #trdpro #4Runner 2020 #5thgen4runner at the port before Dealership”
Waverunner 4Runner on Instagram: “#TRD Exhaust installed on #trdpro #4Runner 2020 #5thgen4runner at the port before Dealership”
This is amazing, I was worried as well.
My dealer is suppose to tell me my delivery date today.
mudmancrash
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Thanks. I like the old school theme of these trucks - the remote start option, adaptive cruise control and CarPlay are all nice to have's for me. I think you're right - the truck isn't otherwise much different with upgrades, as ANY 4Runner owner knows. The Pro is overall a nice to have as well, given that I currently like driving my wife's SR5 even more.
Appreciate the feedback. Maybe I should see if anyone wants my deposit slot for the Army Green at MSRP... if the dealer would even honor that.
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